No Manches Frida

No Manches Frida 2016

7.69

After his release from prison, bank robber Zequi sets off to recover the stolen money that was buried by his dizzy accomplice. He's horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now standing over the site where the loot is stashed. Needing to infiltrate the building, Zequi lands a job as a substitute teacher for a group of wild and unruly students. As the ex-con tries to lay down the law, he starts to realize that life in jail may have been easier than trying to deal with rebellious teens.

2016

Instructions Not Included

Instructions Not Included 2013

7.70

Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.

2013

Chicuarotes

Chicuarotes 2019

7.62

Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.

2019

From Prada to Nada

From Prada to Nada 2011

5.40

Two spoiled Beverly Hills sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.

2011

Spare Parts

Spare Parts 2015

7.20

With the help of their high school's newest teacher, four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.

2015

A Day Without a Mexican

A Day Without a Mexican 2004

5.86

When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers.

2004

The Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones 2015

6.30

Sofia, 14 years old, is in love with Ulises. Because of him, in spite of him, she is forced into a prostitution network in Mexico. To set her free, Ulises will have to find another girl to replace her. Adapted from Jorge Volpi’s novel, set in the world of juvenile prostitution.

2015

Carrossel: O Filme

Carrossel: O Filme 2015

7.30

A group of friends finds their fun at vacation camp ruined when a big corporate developer threatens to build a pollution-spewing factory on the land.

2015

One Man's Hero

One Man's Hero 1999

5.30

One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the "St. Patrick's Battalion" or "San Patricios," a group of mostly Irish and other immigrants of the Catholic faith who deserted to Mexico after encountering religious and ethnic prejudice in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. The plot centers around the personal story of John Riley, an Irishman who had been a sergeant in the American Army who is commissioned as a captain in the Mexican army and commands the battalion, as he leads his men in battle and struggles with authorities on both sides of the border

1999

Carrossel 2: O Sumiço de Maria Joaquina

Carrossel 2: O Sumiço de Maria Joaquina 2016

6.20

The children are invited by a Brazilian music star to one of his shows. But the trip turns into a nightmare when the villains Gonzales and Gonzalito, recently released from prison, decide to kidnap Maria Joaquina.

2016

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez 2014

6.20

A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to working people.

2014

Los Reyes del Palenque

Los Reyes del Palenque 1979

6.60

Widow becomes professional singer to meet expenses. Love complications come along with the territory.

1979

Pink Punch

Pink Punch 2004

3.20

Jimmy Morales is a young fighter with a short career but with a promising future in the world of boxing. One night, after watching a movie, he witnesses a cold-blooded murder committed by Germán Corona, a known gangster of the neighborhood. Their eyes meet, Jimmy fears the worst, but the murderer runs away inexplicably. From that moment, a peculiar relationship between the boxer and gangster develop.

2004

Nachas vemos, vecinas no sabemos

Nachas vemos, vecinas no sabemos 1993

3.10

When night falls, Prudencio disguises himself as a vampire and an old Green tail to seduce Florinda, Malena and Eva, his three neighbors. Meanwhile, the dangerous criminal nicknamed the little boy escapes from jail to kill Prudencio who stole Florinda's heart. Eva's suitor is a policeman who follows Chiquilín's tracks to capture him. Malena tells Prudencio that she had a daughter with him and forces her to recognize him. Prudencio's friend, Bad luck, seduces Florinda and Malena kidnaps Prudencio so that he does not abandon him. Finally the commander catches the Chiqilinín and Malena frees Prudencio to form a couple with Prudencio's uncle who comes from a town and with whom he bears a striking resemblance. Thus, the uncle recognizes Malena and her daughter as his new family.

1993